Items Similar to Still Life
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9
John White AlexanderStill Life1883
1883
About the Item
John White Alexander's graceful depictions of beautiful women earned him critical acclaim both in Europe and America. However, his career did not get off to an easy start—Alexander became an orphan at the age of five and was raised instead by his grandfather in Allegheny City, Pittsburgh. Due to a combination of fortunate connections and prodigious talent, he traveled to New York City and landed a position as an office boy with Harper’s in May, 1875. Although relatively untrained, he progressed quickly and was soon working as an illustrator. However, Alexander was eager to travel, and in the fall of 1877, he set off for Europe with several companions. They stopped briefly in Paris before continuing on to Munich, where Alexander enrolled for a time at the Royal Academy.
By 1878, Alexander had grown disillusioned with the Academy and on a visit to nearby Polling, he discovered the thriving colony of painters all studying under the American artist, Frank Duveneck. Alexander stayed on and flourished in this stimulating environment, where he became close friends with Duveneck and “head of all the boys.” When Duveneck relocated his school to Florence, Italy, Alexander followed him there and continued to hone his skills in the company of such highly esteemed artists as James A. M. Whistler. Despite this remarkable milieu, Alexander was homesick for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and he finally left for America in August, 1880.
This exquisite still life of roses demonstrates Alexander’s natural talent and his incredible facility with the medium of oil paint. Painted in 1883, not long after his return home, it also demonstrates how thoroughly he had adopted the signature Munich style, which he learned under the tutelage of Duveneck. The color palette is dark and rich, and the roses are deftly rendered with the broad bravura brushwork that is so typical of this style of painting. As the inscription “Xmas – 83” suggests, this still life was given as a Christmas gift to Agnes Clarke (pictured in photograph in the listing) who was the sister to Thomas Shields Clarke, a close friend of Alexander’s. The Clarke’s were a socially prominent family, also from Allegheny City, Pittsburgh, although Alexander’s friendship with Thomas Clarke developed in the early 1880s when Alexander became an instructor at the School of Science at Princeton and Clarke was enrolled as a pupil. According to family lore, Alexander was in love with Agnes Clarke at the time, however, if this was the case, the romance never progressed very far. By 1884, Alexander had begun to court Elizabeth Swan Williamson Alexander, whom he later married in 1887. Agnes married one year later, however, she kept the painting, which remained in the family until 2019.
- Creator:John White Alexander (1856-1915, American)
- Creation Year:1883
- Dimensions:Height: 10.13 in (25.74 cm)Width: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:Excellent condition. The canvas is lined. Under UV light, it appears that the painting is largely untouched, with scattered areas of inpaint only along the extreme edges of the canvas to address frame abrasion.
- Gallery Location:Bryn Mawr, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2773215730092
About the Seller
No Reviews Yet
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Established in 2001
1stDibs seller since 2024
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Bryn Mawr, PA
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllStill Life with Flowers
By Irving Ramsey Wiles
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Irving Ramsey Wiles (1861-1948)
Still Life with Flowers, c. 1915
Oil on canvas
14 x 12 inches (35.6 x 30.5 cm)
Signed upper right: Irving R. Wiles
Provenance
Thomas Colville Fine Ar...
Category
1910s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Roses and Chrysanthemums in a Vase
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
An expatriate painter, noted for figurative paintings of peasants as well as classical works, Biblical scenes, mythological subjects, and still lifes, William Babcock was born in Bos...
Category
1870s Victorian Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life
By Franz Kline
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist);
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, Sale #2326, 27 January 1965, Lot 168;
Private Collection (acquired from the abo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flowers in a Vase
By Joseph Stella
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Provenance
The artist;
By bequest to his nephew, Sergio Stella, 1946;
By descent in the family, until the present
Exhibitions
Richard York Gallery, New York, 1994, Joseph Stella's N...
Category
20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Waking Giant, 2016
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Christina Weaver grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 2012, and a Master’s Degree in Painting from I...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pink Flower
By Joseph Stella
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Born in Italy, Joseph Stella immigrated to New York City at the age of nineteen and went on to become one of America’s foremost modernist painters. He remained deeply loyal to his It...
Category
20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$17,500
You May Also Like
Joyce Norwood, "Summer Arrangement" 20x16 Floral Bouquet Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting "Summer Arrangement" is a 24x20 oil painting on canvas by artist Joyce Norwood. Featured is a lovely bouquet still life of Sunflowers in a blue vase. Next on the table setting in a bowl of lemons and a lone orange. Set against a window letting in bright lighting. Thick impressionistic brush strokes and color gives the overall painting a liveliness.
About the Artist:
A native of North Carolina and one of ten girls, Joyce always loved to draw especially from the human figure. Her education began at the New York Art Student’s League, studying under Robert Brackman and William Draper...
Category
2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Joyce Norwood, "Skirting in the Breeze" 48x36 Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting "Skirting in the Breeze" is a 48x48 oil painting on canvas by artist Joyce Norwood. Depicted is a young woman dressed in a light pink shirt with a flowing white skirt dancing in wind and the seafoam waves crashing against the beach. Waves crash against the shore as the young woman enters the shoreline looking down. Norwood's use of impressionistic brush strokes and color give this painting a liveliness.
About the Artist:
A native of North Carolina and one of ten girls, Joyce always loved to draw especially from the human figure. Her education began at the New York Art Student’s League, studying under Robert Brackman and William Draper...
Category
2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Joyce Norwood, "Sassy Walking by the Shore" 48x36 Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting "Sassy Walking by the Shore" is a 48x36 oil painting on canvas by artist Joyce Norwood. Depicted is a little girl dressed in a flowing white dress dancing in wind and the seafoam waves crashing against the beach. The girl carries with her a bright red bucket and a large straw hat upon her head.
About the Artist:
A native of North Carolina and one of ten girls, Joyce always loved to draw especially from the human figure. Her education began at the New York Art Student’s League, studying under Robert Brackman and William Draper...
Category
2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Joyce Norwood, "Radiant Waters" 11x14 Coastal Sailboat Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting "Radiant Waters" is a 11x14 oil painting on canvas by artist Joyce Norwood. Depicted is an impressionistic view of a coastal beach s...
Category
2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hibiscus, In The Artist's Studio, Beautiful Still Life, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Mathias Alten (German/American, 1871-1938)
Signed: M. Alten (Lower, Right)
" Hibiscus ", 1935
(in a vase in the artist's studio)
Oil on Canvas
30" x 30"
Housed in a 3 1/2" Husa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Joyce Norwood, "Coastal Arrangement" 16x12 Floral Bouquet Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting "Coastal Arrangement" is a 24x20 oil painting on canvas by artist Joyce Norwood. Featured is a lovely springy bouquet still life of two vases full of white, red, and pink flowers. Set against a background of bright blue skies and tan brown sands of a coastal landscape. Thick impressionistic brush strokes and color gives the overall painting a liveliness.
About the Artist:
A native of North Carolina and one of ten girls, Joyce always loved to draw especially from the human figure. Her education began at the New York Art Student’s League, studying under Robert Brackman and William Draper...
Category
2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
1880s Still Life
Antique Italian Still Life
Brief Case
Royal Shields
Black Swan Antique
Black And White Christmas
M Shields
John Swan
James Harper
Alexander Shields
Wood Sculpture Lovers
18century Portrait Of A Boy
Ansel Adams Silver Gelatin
Ansel Adams Yosemite
Antique Cycling Prints
Black White Photography Colombia
David Hockney Signed Pencil
Donald Flower